Identify and discuss the dramatic structure elements of The Container by Claire Bayley. This is a story of a group of asylum seekers being smuggled across Europe inside a shipping container, seeking refuge in England. This production, revived following a sell-out run at the Edinburgh Festival, was captured by Digital Theatre live inside a real shipping container parked outside the Young Vic Theatre. With an audience of only 28, all locked inside the container in the dark with the actors, the production was directed by Tom Wright, and met with much critical acclaim. " (DigitalTheatre.com). Respond to ALL of the following:
- What is the GENRE?
Use the genres that you have read about in this course. Explain your reasoning with specific information from the performance.